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As at only 16 years of age, sophomore Hannah Savidge of Wilson Memorial High School became the captain of her school’s golf team. This is quite an accomplishment in and of itself, but it’s made even more impressive, because Hannah … Continue reading →

Weekend guests here at the Iris Inn are celebrating a wedding anniversary, leaving their kids at home while they take a much-needed vacation together. Ann and Rolando fit all these criteria, but their getaway was anything but relaxing. They arrived … Continue reading →

Did you know that you can create a floral motif with little more than fresh flowers and a hammer? Our few of our recent guests participated in an activity known as “flower pounding,” which resulted in beautifully creative works of … Continue reading →

“A purposeful act or extension of kindness to another is never wasted, for it always resides in the hearts of all involved in a chain of love.” ― Molly Friedenfeld, The Book of Simple Human Truth Part of what makes … Continue reading →

We were recently honored to host an extraordinary guest here at the Iris Inn, a fifteen-year old athlete by the name of Gabriella Hachem, along with her mother Mina. If you haven’t heard of Gabriella, she is currently ranked #2 … Continue reading →

We’ve had a huge variety of guests visit the Iris Inn during our time as innkeepers, and one of our latest visitors has served to further that diversity. The Red Chair stayed with us during the latter part of October, … Continue reading →

What is “The Red Chair”? Is it a new novel by Stephen King? Or perhaps a society of woodworkers? No, at its most basic, the Red Chair is just that—a red chair. It is a simple seat painted a vibrant … Continue reading →

As innkeepers at the Iris Inn, one of our favorite duties is facilitating romance, whether it’s by means of hosting weddings, providing cabins or anniversary retreats, or offering lodging to the “just because” romantic getaway. Sometimes, we are even able to help engagements come to fruition. Continue reading →